Farm Lessons

Ginny Hatch, R.D.

Food Service Director

Humboldt City Schools

Humboldt, TN

In our elementary school we conducted a farmers’ market. Each student was given 10 tickets to “purchase” fresh fruits and vegetables. Each item was given a ticket price, so the students would learn that some fruits and vegetables cost more than others. This taught them how produce looks in its whole form.

It was a decision that brought the duo recognition at Monday night’s MenuDirections 2015 awards ceremony in Memphis, Tenn., which is part of FoodService Director magazine’s annual conference geared towards foodservice operators and suppliers.